Sunday, August 10, 2014

The 80's Called...

But it wasn't long distance because they're still here! Just checking in with your roundup of all things Dammaged Goods 80's appropriate... but today! The "Me" decade of excess, cocaine, yuppies, viral diseases, teased hair, amphibious comic book heroes and cartoonish action heroes continues it's comeback. From this week alone:

- The Expendables 3 is nearly here, the reunion of cinematic tough guys led by Sylvester Stallone and featuring no less than 80's icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren, Robert Davi and Harrison Ford. Early word is that it's the best of the series yet with a nice mix of bro-humor and lots and lots of explosions. I'll be seeing all 3 of them in the theater this Thursday which means, yup, JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME on the big screen! Crowds turned up to premieres in the United Kingdom, Spain and Germany this past week where stars Stallone, Jason Statham, Kellan Lutz, Antonio Banderas and Wesley Snipes greeted fans and media on the red carpet. This coming Monday, the boys are back in town stateside for the Hollywood premiere at the historical Chinese Theater.

- Speaking of The Real JC...VD, his seminal "born in Belgium but living in Los Angeles", revenge seeking, American dancing, Muy Thai fighting flick Kickboxer is about to be rebooted. This week's casting news saw Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista, Ong Bak's Tony Jaa and The Expendables 2's Scott Adkins rumored to be joining MMA champion Georges St. Pierre and newcomer Alan Moussi in the 3D update. No word yet on JCVD being lined up for a cameo...

- The weekend's number one movie? Why it's the latest adaptation of 1984's comic book phenomenon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Overcoming tepid reviews and misplaced keyboard warrior wrath due to it's connection to Michael Bay and Megan Fox, TMNT defied expectations and raked in a whopping $65 million shell-backs. Making it the 4th biggest opening in August of all time behind Guardians of the Galaxy, The Bourne Ultimatum and Rush Hour 2. A sequel has already been dated for June 3rd, 2016. Bring on Casey Jones, Bebop, Rocksteady and the Triceratons!

- Know what else came out in 1984? James Cameron's tech-noir, B-movie thriller masterpiece The Terminator! Production wrapped this week on the 5th installment with Arnold Schwarzenegger breaking the title on Instagram. What was once Terminator: Genesis has now become Terminator: Genisys...why? I dunno...